A press-in-the-pan shortbread crust and an easy lemon curd filling make this stunning pastry a snap to bake. By Melissa Clark One August, when I was 10 years old and vacationing with my family in a ...

I am so happy that it’s spring. Even with the temperamental weather, I am enjoying the daffodils in my front yard which bloomed my favorite shade of bright yellow a few days ago. With Mother s Day ...

When friends were coming for dessert following dinner out, I wanted to make something good but simple. Desserts by the Yard (Houghton Mifflin, 2007), by Sherry Yard (the executive pastry chef of Spago ...

These desserts walk the line between fancy and simple, which is what most home bakers want. They come together quickly, ...

Nothing beats a zingy, tart yet sweet, lemon dessert. I mean, who doesn't love lemon cakes at a spring brunch? Or lemon ice cream during any warm weather affair? There's just something so pretty about ...

If you like the look and flavour of a sweet and tangy lemon tart, but aren’t great at making and rolling out pastry, there are a few solutions. One of them, of course, would be to work on your ...

One August, when I was 10 years old and vacationing with my family in a village in Provence, France, we decided to try lemon tarts from all the patisseries within a 20-minute drive. Every day, we’d ...

When Are Lemons in Season? Unlike some other very seasonal fruits, lemons are available all year round. So you can find them in your grocery store whenever you need them for baking, cocktail recipes ...

The classic lemon tart has a buttery, shortbread crust and a soft, dense lemon curd filling that barely holds its shape when you cut a slice. The textures should be a combination of crunchy and ...